TravelPod Member ReviewsThe Barn Marahau

“ Great for Abek Tasman ”

Very nice hostel and camping site next to Bel Tasman national parks. The beds are comfortable and the the staff is great!

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“ Great Views, Amazing Location ”

Reviewed Nov 4, 2014

by smythadventures (5 reviews) Seattle , United States

This Backpacker/ holiday park was great! Showers with views of the water and right at the entrance of Abel Tasman. We didn't get to take advantage of the outdoor fire pit, but we would definitely stay here again.

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“ Friendly Park ”

Reviewed Feb 10, 2014

by derekandjo (28 reviews) Croydon , United Kingdom

Great camp 2 kitchens loads of frudges cookers etc good showers toilets etc and great views to sea and the national park. Plenty of. tent sites and great staff.

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“ Nice! ”

Reviewed Dec 6, 2013

by mandrela (3 reviews) Brig , Switzerland

Nice place to stay. It only takes a jiffy to get from the hostel to the start of the coast walk.

Hostel Einweihung

Marahau, New Zealand

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“ Clean and tidy ”

Reviewed Oct 10, 2013

by steffielou (25 reviews) Bingley , United Kingdom

Great DVD collection, duvets were like clouds! However showers were either scalding or off so not a great shower experience, kitchen lovey and warm, staff a bit grumpy though

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“ Great spot right by the park ”

Reviewed Mar 28, 2013

by eddim (44 reviews) Toronto , Canada

I stayed in the brand new dorms which are well built and functional. Decent kitchen with amenities. A good place to stay as far as backpacker places go

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“ Stay here!! ”

Reviewed Nov 1, 2012

by jamesjaycollins (1 review) Denver , United States

awesome place to crsh, great food in own, laid back place, cloe ot the track

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“ lovely rural accommodation ”

Reviewed Apr 24, 2012

by pjrobson (10 reviews) Scotland , United Kingdom

very clean and spacious little cabins in a beautiful setting, great location for walking and water activities, lovely cafes nearby and friendly helpful staff.

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“ Amazing Place ”

Reviewed Mar 6, 2011

by danielvalente (2 reviews) , Portugal

Amazing Place

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“ Love the little cabins ”

Reviewed Oct 27, 2010

by janeski (8 reviews) Reigate , United Kingdom

Great place to stay, the close proximity to the N.P is just fab. The outside kitchen could do with some more kitchen utensils but otherwise no complaints. A few friends and me went horseriding with some horses from the field across the way, the guy who wned them was a little strange but certainly knew his stuff and took us on a lovely ride on the beach and then through the local countryside. Good value too.

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TripAdvisor Reviews The Barn Marahau

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